The 16-year-old victim was near to Argents Mead Walk at around 1.15pm on Thursday February 6 when he was approached by three men

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was attacked by three yobs in broad daylight close to Hinckley town centre.

The 16-year-old victim was near to Argents Mead Walk at around 1.15pm on Thursday February 6 when he was approached by three men.

The trio threw sticks and stones at him before punching him in the face and knocking him to the ground where the assault continued as he lay, desperately trying to protect himself.

The victim sustained minor injuries and bruising to his face.

Police want to hear from anyone who may have seen the assault or the assailants making off after the attack.

The first suspect is described as white, average build, 6ft, possibly in his late teens, wearing a white tracksuit hoody and white tracksuit bottoms with trainers.

The second suspect is described as around 6ft, stocky build, possibly in his late teens, wearing black tracksuit bottoms with grey stripes on the side and a black hoody with grey squares on the chest.

The third suspect is described as around 5ft 10ins, average build, possibly in his late teens, wearing a grey hooded top and white Adidas joggers.

PC Tom White, who is investigating the assault, said: “This was obviously a distressing incident for the victim. I would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw the incident take place.

“It happened over a lunchtime period when I believe there would have been people around who saw what happened. If you do have any information please come forward and speak to me.”

Anyone with information should contact the relevant officer on 101, follow the instructions to leave a message for the officer and when prompted key in the officer’s identification number- PC 0709.